You'll be bothered from time to time by storms, fog, snow. When you are, think of those who went through it before you, and say to yourself, 'What they could do, I can do.'
Interpretation
In challenging times, draw strength and inspiration from those who have overcome similar struggles.
This quote emphasizes the idea that life will present us with various challenges, symbolized by 'storms, fog, snow.' When faced with these difficulties, it encourages us to remember the resilience of those who have navigated similar adversity before us. By reflecting on their triumphs, we can motivate ourselves to persevere, believing that if they could overcome it, then so can we.
In practice
In a motivational speech about facing adversity, one could use this quote to encourage the audience to find strength in historical perseverance.
Grown-ups love figures... When you tell them you've made a new friend they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you "What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies? " Instead they demand "How old is he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make? " Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him.
Attitude is a paintbrush. It colors everything!
Water, thou hast no taste, no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses.
In those days, I didn't understand anything. I should have judged her according to her actions, not her words. She perfumed my planet and lit up my life. I should never have run away! I ought to have realized the tenderness underlying her silly pretensions. Flowers are so contadictory! But I was too young to know how to love her.
When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.
When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is revealed. Man is a knot, a web, a mesh into which relationships are tied. Only those relationships matter. The body is an old crock that nobody will miss. I have never known a man to think of himself when dying. Never.
There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. We all have a choice. You can decide which type of person you want to be. I have always chosen to be in the first group.
The great opportunity belongs to him who can see it, to him who can grasp it. The better part of your chance is right inside of you.
The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow.
Anyone can have a good day, but you have to be able to perform on a bad day.
Let me... remind you that it is only by working with an energy which is almost superhuman and which looks to uninterested spectators like insanity that we can accomplish anything worth the achievement. Work is the keystone of a perfect life. Work and trust in God.
The man of decision cannot be stopped! The man of indecision cannot be started! Take your own choice.
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